According to Goal.com, the Reds forward has now become the Gunners’ main transfer priority, following the complications that have arisen from the Gonzalo Higuain negotiations with Real Madrid.

No-go: Arsenal have been frustrated in their attempts to sign Higuain. (Photo: Reuters)

However, as if complicating the matter of the Higuain transfer was not enough, Madrid are also keen on gazumping Arsenal in their pursuit of Suarez, with Spanish reports saying that Carlo Ancelotti will offer £39.5 million to land the striker.